Teens attacked with bat in Whitby robbery

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WHITBY -- Police are looking for three suspects following a robbery in Whitby that sent one teenager to hospital after he was hit in the head with an aluminum bat.

Three teenaged boys were walking through a corn field in the area of Thickson Road and Dryden Boulevard at about 2 a.m. on May 10 when they were approached by three males, according to police.

One man, wielding an aluminum baseball bat, struck one of the teens on the back of the head. A second suspect, armed with a knife, demanded the teens’ personal belongings. A third man was armed with a BB gun, which was fired at one of the victims, police said.

The suspects fled with some personal items. Durham police’s K-9 unit and helicopter Air 1 searched the area but police were unable to find the suspects.

The victim who was struck by the bat was taken to a local hospital and treated for minor injuries. The other two victims did not require medical attention.

The first suspect is described as white, about 17 to 20 years old, and wearing dark clothing. The second suspect is described as black, about 17 to 20 years old, and wearing baggy clothing. No description is available for the third suspect.

Anyone with any new information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Detective Groat of the Central West Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1845. Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or on the website at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters are eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.